Poetics Plus @ UB with Chris Mann, 8 p.m. today, Western New York Book Arts Center, 468 Washington St.

Reading and book signing with Herb Batt, 5 p.m. Saturday, Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St.

FEELING DUCKY?

The 13th annual Duck brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest is under way. High school students are invited to create one-of-a-kind prom formalwear using Duck Tape brand duct tape. Then enter at StuckatProm.com for a chance to win a cash scholarship – more than $40,000 will be awarded. Deadline for entries is June 10. See the website for more information.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Every time a hater visits my YouTube page, I get, like, four cents. So tell the haters to keep hating, keep commenting, because I’m making money.”